PASS IT ON

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PASS IT ON placed 2nd (2009 & 2010)

Hello and welcome to my little corner of the world -thanks for dropping by….

Here you can find out about the Children’s Writing & Illustrating Industry newsletter – PASS IT ON.

Also, if like me, you write in rhyme and you’re stuck – click on the Rhythm & Rhyme link to find out about my rhyming manuscript editing service.

And to find out about what I write click the My Publications link.

Take some time to look around and please feel free to contact me << jackiehosking [at] bigpond dot com>> anytime.

Jackie Hosking

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.So what is PASS IT ON?

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…PASS IT ON is a weekly, on-line, interactive, networking newsletter for those involved with or interested in the children’s writing & illustration industry.

It was voted ‘Best Non-Fiction Magazine’ in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll for 2008 and placed 2nd in 2009 & 2010 in the ‘Writers Resource Category’.

Emailed to subscribers every Monday it is very affordable at 0.70 cents per week.

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To receive a recent issue and to enquire about subscribing please email me Jackie Hosking at jackiehosking [at] bigpond . com

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Or to pay by PayPal just click the ‘subscribe’ button below.

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Thanks for your interest…

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Testimonials from Australian Children’s Authors



Jackie does a brilliant job with PASS IT ON! Jackie French

PASS IT ON connects the community. Susanne Gervay


I find PASS IT ON a very useful forum for information and advice, as well as for alerting writers to issues and scams. We need to network more effectively, and PIO is a great tool. Sherryl Clark

Sherryl’s verse novel Farm Kid won the 2005 NSW Permier’s Award for Yonger Readers (Patricia Wrightson Prize)


Jackie Hosking is doing a remarkable job with PASS IT ON…just yesterday an email came through on a discussion list I’m on. The writer mentioned a new opportunity and finished by saying:
“I read about this in PASS IT ON…if you don’t yet subscribe to this, then do it now! This really is a don’t- miss networking newsletter for writers!” Marg McAlister

Marg is the author of over 50 books for children, she has written short stories for school magazines, a set of worksheets for schools as part of a $5 million multimedia project and numerous short non-fiction pieces for educational publications.


Jackie took over the editorial job of PASS IT ON with some trepidation but has proved to be an extraordinary publisher, editor and organiser. (And an extraordinarily good friend too.) Margaret Clark

Margaret Clark’s publications for 2005 include:
‘The Femails’, fiction for adults (Penguin)
‘The Biggiest Boast’ in anthology Stories for 6 year olds (July, Random House)
‘The Worst Nurse’ (September, Aussie Bite, Penguin)
‘Friends Forever – A Secret Diary by Sara Swan’ (Random House)


Pass it on is a terrific way to share information in the book trade. I look forward to it every week. Libby Gleeson

Latest titles:
‘Making Picture Books’: A work about the process from first idea to final production
‘Hannah the Famous’: The fourth in the popular and award winning series about Hannah
‘Cuddle Time’: A gentle story of family love and cuddling with beautiful illustrations by Julie Vivas


Passion and unselfishness fire the movers and shakers in the wrold of children’s books – from the members of the Children’s Book Council to Jackie Hosking (editor and publisher) of PASS IT ON. Edel Wignell

Edel Wignell’s junior historical novel -
‘The Long, Sticky Walk’ – is a CBCA Notable Book.
‘The White Elephant and other Plays Based on Asian Folk Tales’ – has an accompanying Teacher Resource Book.

Comments
  1. Love the new blog, Jackie…and love Pass It On.

    Dee

  2. Angela Sunde says:

    This is great. Now I can send new author friends to this blog whenever I suggest they subscribe to Pass It On. Congratulations, Jackie.

    Angela

  3. Looking great, Jackie. Well done. And thanks for all your hard work with Pass It On. It makes Mondays fun days…

  4. Julie Murphy says:

    I have been receiving Pass it On for several years and find it an invaluable resource. It has led me to some publishing opportunities and a wonderful critique group, and it constantly informs and inspires. Mondays wouldn’t be the same without it. Thanks for the great work you do, Jackie.

  5. Hi Jackie
    Thanks for PIO and the amount of work you put into it each week. I have learnt a lot of information about this industry through PIO, and it has brought me in touch with a lot of wonderful people. Thanks Jackie.

  6. A few weeks ago, I saw a post in Pass It On about a radio show called Queensland Storyteller looking for short story submissions. I sent in a story and it has been accepted! This is just one of the many examples of leads mentioned in PIO that have taken me somewhere.

    Thanks for all your hard work!

  7. I recommend Pass It On to all aspiring writers of children & YA novels because there’s always such a lot of interesting information in the newsletters. flick pulman

  8. aaronpocock says:

    I love pass It On, Haven’t seen the blog before though… very cool. Jackie works very hard for us creative types.

    Keep it up Jackie!!!

  9. Hi Jackie,
    PIO is the perfect start to my writing week. You do a FAB job.
    Thanks, George

  10. Ford Street0 says:

    You’re providing a great service to everyone interested in books. Thanks for the support you give us all.
    Paul

  11. Cate Whittle says:

    … always waiting eagerly for my Monday dose of PIO.
    Thanks Jackie – and thanks to all the regular contributors who keep us informed.
    Cate

  12. I always look forward to the ‘news and views’ expressed in Pass It On every Monday. It’s a fabulous resource for beginner writers or those who are widely published.
    Reading Pass It On is provides contact with an interesting group of writers. It’s full of information and if I submit a question, I can be sure of informed answers.
    Great work Jackie and all the regulars who contribute.
    Margaret

  13. What a great resource, well put together and very interesting. I really enjoy reading and seeing other illustrators work, very inspiring. I look forward to getting the Monday fix,
    thanks for all your hard work
    Debs

  14. Pass It On is a useful tool,full of lots of great tidbits, for children’s writers.

  15. I love starting the week with PIO. A great way to get into the creative space anew. Thanks for all your hard work, Jackie!

  16. Caroline Christie says:

    Pass It On keeps me in touch with what’s going on in the world of children’s writing … and cures Mondayitis. It’s full of information given freely by those in the know to those, like me, who are so green! Can’t wait to have a proper look at the blog, Jackie.

  17. Even in the US I looked forward to PIO for a Monday ‘morning’ fix. WEll done, Jackie. :)

  18. Liz Smart says:

    I love PIO and look forward to its arrival each Monday morning.
    You are doing a fantastic job Jackie and many, many of us owe you thanks.

  19. PIO is a great way to find out what is happening in the industry and is a particularly useful resource for new writers. You do a great job Jackie!

  20. I always look forward to my Monday morning PIO arrival from Jackie. News, reviews, interviews and tips. It’s a perfect way to learn about the world of writing and illustrating kids’ books from the very talented people who do it. Lovely!

  21. Hi Jackie,

    I love Pass It On and have been recommending it to all my writing friends.

    Rebecca Green

  22. Hi Jackie, What a wonderful Website! Glad I discovered you. I’ll be dropping by again to find the latest Goss about Kid’s writing … Cheers,Karen :) )

    • Glad you found me too! Perhaps you’d like to take a look at the newsletter that I edit – PASS IT ON? Just drop me an email and I’ll send you this week’s issue to have a look at.

      Thanks again for dropping by.

      Jackie

  23. Serena says:

    Hi Jackie,

    I’d like to subscribe to your newsletter, I emailed you a couple weeks ago, but I have a feeling I did not note down your details correctly.

    Can you send me through the information to subscribe or point me in the right direction.

    Regards,

    Serena.

  24. Kim Dodsworth says:

    Dear Jackie

    I’m Kim Dodsworth of 4RPH Brisbane. Your recent PIO mention of my program “Queensland Storyteller” resulted in some great short stories from Melbourne authors which are now going to air.

    By way of thanks I’d like to send you a CD. Do you have a PO Box number?

    Best wishes Kim

  25. Hi Jackie
    I would really like to subscribe to Pass It On. Can you please send me the relevant info. Thanks, Jenny

  26. Renee Taprell says:

    Hi Jackie,
    I’ve just been at the CYA conference and was told by a publisher to check out your website. I’d love to join if you can send me the details.

    Thanks

    Renee

  27. kelly hunter says:

    Hi Jackie, it was great to meet you at the festival last weekend and terrific to mix with creative like minded people. I would like to subscribe to your newsletter and to find out more about your editing services. It was an inspiring weekend and gave me some new ideas for my creative outlets.
    Have a great day,
    Kelly

  28. Renee Taprell says:

    Hi Jackie,
    Just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying your,
    ‘Pass It On’ Blog. It keeps me up to date with what’s happening in the world of writing and illustrating children’s books. I’ve been passing on information about your blog.
    Keep up the great work. Love it!

    Renee Taprell

  29. connetta says:

    Loved reading this post, but slao enjoyed reading the comments from others..

  30. Julie says:

    Hello Jackie,

    I am trying to find out the proper way to format peoms and stories in rhyme.
    do you write them in stanzas? or does it matter?
    in peotry that is submitted do you single space or double?

    I can’t seem to find examplesw on the net.

    Thanks, Julie

    • Hi Julie,

      Ultimately how a poem or story in verse is formatted will depend on the publisher but when I send out poems that rhyme I usually write them in stanzas as that is the format that suits my type of poetry. The best advice that I can give is that whatever you choose to do, be consistent (within the one poem or story). Writing in rhyme and rhythm lends itself to pattern and it also makes it easier for the reader to read. I also double space my work when I send it out as it allows the editor or publisher to write notes on the manuscript if they need too.

      Thanks for your question Julie – I hope I’ve helped.

  31. Moya Simons says:

    I thoroughly enjoy my copy of Pass It On. It’s imformative and interesting, and I also like the fact that it’s short enough to find time to read over a cup of tea.

    Keep up the good work

    Moya Simons

  32. I was told about this newsletter a little while ago and forgot. I look forward to my fist edition today.

  33. Karen Erasmus says:

    Thank you so much for featuring my illustration this week.

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